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Parts 46 and 48 - Mine Safety and Health Administration
www.msha.gov"Competent Person" – Part 46 does not require that "competent persons" be approved by MSHA. A "competent person," is a person who is designated by the production-operator or independent contractor who has the ability, training, knowledge, or experience to provide training to miners in his or her area of expertise.
Trenching and Excavation Safety - Occupational Safety and ...
www.osha.govCompetent Person OSHA standards require, before any worker entry, that employers have a competent person inspect trenches daily and as conditions change to ensure elimination of excavation hazards. A competent person is an individual who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards or working conditions that are hazardous,
Thorough examination and testing of lifts - HSE
www.hse.gov.ukThe competent person is legally required to send you a written and signed report of the thorough examination as soon as practicable. This should normally be within 28 days, but if there is a serious defect which needs to be addressed you should expect to receive the report much sooner.
Ladder Safety: Reducing Falls in Construction: Safe Use of ...
www.osha.gov• A competent person must visually inspect job-made ladders for defects on a periodic basis and after any occurrence that could affect their safe use. • Defects to look for include: structural damage, broken/split side rails (front and back), missing cleats/steps, and parts/labels painted over. • Ladders should be free of oil, grease and ...
Guidance on Lifting Operations in Construction When Using ...
www.highwayssafetyhub.comThe competent person (See LOLER ACOP and Guidance para. 220 –223) should first carry out a risk assessment, which will include ensuring that the earth moving machinery is suitable for the task, that adequate lifting accessories are available and the ground conditions are suitable. The lifting accessories, including quick hitches, should be
Calorifier Installation Guide - Kingspan
www.albionwaterheaters.com333 This product was water tested prior to dispatch. Mechanical joints can loosen in transit, please check on installation. A competent person, in …